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California State University, Los Angeles Tuition and Fees

California State University-Los Angeles, which is located in Los Angeles, CA is a public university. California State University-Los Angeles occupies a total area of about 175 acres. The foundation of California State University-Los Angeles was laid down in the year 1947. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, California State University-Los Angeles has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Vox Veritas Vita (Latin) an

$5,742

Tuition

$26,139

Cost of Attendance

$4,403

Net Price

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California State University, Los Angeles Tuition and Fees

California State University-Los Angeles is known for offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of streams, providing excellent training to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most institutions, the expense of education at CSULA is quite low. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the university is estimated to be around $12,708, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. The housing costs $15,992, books and supplies cost $2,058, while the other expenses add up to $3,246.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,749	$18,629
Book & Supplies	$1,948	$1,948
Room & Board cost	$14,508	$14,508
Other Expenses	$2,934	$2,934
Total Cost of Attendance	$26,139	$38,019

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. There are several other expenses that are involved in the cost of attending the university, which primarily includes housing, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living. What's more, at California State University-Los Angeles, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $12,708 in a year. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $2,058 for books and supplies, $16,090 toward room and boarding, and $3,246 for different other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $34,102 per year. Moreover, the tuition fees that the candidates have to pay stand at $6,768 and $18,648 for in-state and out-state students, respectively.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$4,403

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$2,055

$30,001 to $48,000

$4,807

$48,001 to $75,000

$8,539

$75,001 to $110,000

$11,235

$110,000+

$12,938

The net price of attending California State University-Los Angeles is nothing but the actual amount that the students are required to pay in a year. It depends upon the annual family income of the applicant. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $3,255 at CSULA. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $1,379, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $2,117. Meanwhile, the net price stands at $5,644 for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and at $9,576 for an income between $75,001 and $110,000. This amount adds up to $13,159 for students whose annual family income is more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,749	$18,629
Room & Board Cost	$14,508	$14,508
Total Tuition & Fees	$21,257	$33,137

At California State University-Los Angeles, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $12,708 per year. Alongside that, they will likewise need to shell out around $16,090 toward their room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $34,102.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$7,176	$16,680
Fees	$1,007	$1,007

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	N/A
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	N/A

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend CSULA. The students, who enroll for graduate courses, will have to bear a cost per credit hour of $97. California State University-Los Angeles also offers a wide range of online programs across 80 different majors for students at present.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$14,508	$14,502
Other Expense	$2,934	$3,004
Book & Supplies	$1,948	$1,948

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at CSULA, the actual amount to be paid varies based on whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The on-campus logding facilities cost $19,201 per year, while students have to pay $19,472 a year for off-campus housing. The room and boarding charges for on-campus students come to around $15,992, while the off-campus candidates would need to pay $16,189. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $2,058. Aside from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $3,209 for on-campus candidates and $3,283 for students who are off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$14,508

Off Campus

$14,502

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,934

Off Campus

$3,004

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,948

Off Campus

$1,948

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	$13,068	$396
Post Baccalaureate Certificate	$4,752	$396

California State University, Los Angeles offers 2 online programs across 1 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at California State University-Los Angeles is around $171,202 as per official data. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $3,255 in 2018-2019, $4,403 in 2017-2018, and $3,907 in 2016-2017.

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Master of Arts in Education - E-Learning and New Media Design

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Total Cost : $ 13068

Cost per credit: $ 396

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Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning

Type: online

Total Cost : $ 4752

Cost per credit: $ 396

Total Credits: 16

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